Abortion

Abortion is the ending of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus. An abortion that occurs without intervention is known as a miscarriage or "spontaneous abortion" and occurs in approximately 30% to 40% of pregnancies. When deliberate steps are taken to end a pregnancy, it is called an induced abortion, or less frequently "induced miscarriage". The unmodified word abortion generally refers to an induced abortion.When properly done, abortion is one of the safest procedures in medicine,:1 :1 but unsafe abortion is a major cause of maternal death, especially in the developing world. Making safe abortion legal …

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ADB: Asian Development Bank · 9 May 2024 English

This study explains why Nepal needs to strengthen its National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) to better shield households from the financial impact of health care costs and achieve its ambitious …

services related to artificial insemination, abortion services, dental services, and treatment for


World Bank Group · 7 May 2024 English

evidence, provision of post-exposure prophylaxis/ abortion services. • Legal/Justice – Legal advice/support


Amnesty International · 7 May 2024 English

The Write for Rights campaign was back again for its 23rd edition in 2023, working hard to bring positive change in the lives of eleven individuals at risk, and their …

founders of Abortion Dream Team, an activist collective that campaigns against abortion stigma in Poland advice on how to get a safe abortion. Abortion Dream Team is part of Abortion Without Borders, a grassroot Poland who need an abortion abroad, or access to reliable online sources to obtain abortion pills that enable service for helping a pregnant woman to access abortion pills in Poland, as per article 152.2 of the Penal Penal Code that criminalises those who aid an abortion. She has appealed the conviction. Throughout the


Amnesty International · 7 May 2024 English

I continue to face obstacles in my quest for safety. Despite the difficulties I have encountered, I remain committed to my journalistic work.

and health professionals who defend the right to abortion are contending with growing risks NEWS NEWS


IOM: International Organization for Migration · 6 May 2024

WORLD MIGRATION REPORT 2024 The opinions expressed in the report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). [...] …

rape, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy and abortion and forced or underage marriage), physical violence


AEI: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research · 6 May 2024 English

The taxpayer-funded Truman Scholarship and the private Rhodes Scholarship work closely with public colleges and universities to cultivate future civic leaders. While this role suggests these programs should include scholars …

Scholars.1 One will study “counseling patients on abortion.” Another will explore how US involvement in Advocacy • Pro-life • Right to life • Ban abortion Conservative Gun Rights • Gun rights or liberties


CUF: Center for an Urban Future · 4 May 2024 English

But despite the power of the transfer pathway to help lift low-income young adults into career success and economic security, the large majority of CUNY students who intend to transfer …

by Jillian Jorgensen, March 26, 2024 Hochul’s abortion pill warning Politico, by Nick Reisman, March


Amnesty International · 3 May 2024 English

El Salvador’s human rights situation has deteriorated alarmingly over the last five years, especially in the area of civil and political rights. Against this backdrop and in response to the …

and health professionals who defend the right to abortion are contending with growing risks Seven stories


Amnesty International · 3 May 2024 English

Artists from Cali and Colombia’s Pacific region collaborated on the track Pum! Cayó , which was released on Sunday, April 28th to mark the third anniversary of the mass protests …

and health professionals who defend the right to abortion are contending with growing risks NEWS CAMPAIGNS


ACAPS · 3 May 2024 English

PALESTINE: Thematic report03 May 2024 Impact of the war in Gaza on the sexual and reproductive health and health rights of women and girls CRISIS OVERVIEW centres not functional (62 …

and 16 males) have received requests for post-abortion and post-partum care services. Women are not (KII adequate care to recover post-delivery and post-abortion and are at high risk of been able to access healthcare health services also imply a lack of access to safe abortion. Despite the lack of information on abortions as menstrual pads, received requests for post-abortion and post-partum care services, women hemorrhaging to recover post-delivery and post-abortion  (KII 29/04/2024). Abortion is and menstrual hygiene products


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